Therapist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈther-ə-pist/ ther·a·pist

Meaning & Definition of Therapist

Therapist (noun)

  1. an individual specializing in the therapeutic medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder; especially, a health care professional trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery
  2. a practitioner of psychotherapy, a psychotherapist

Therapist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in physiotherapist

    similar: physiotherapist, EMT, paramedic, aidman, nurse, nurse-practitioner, intern, resident, plastic surgeon, surgeon, specialist, attending, clinician, hospitalist, anesthesiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, internist, neurologist, ob-gyn, obstetrician, ophthalmologist, orthopedist, pathologist, pediatrician, physiatrist, podiatrist, radiologist, urologist, family doctor, family physician, family practitioner, general practitioner
    opposite: nondoctor, nonphysician

  2. the treatment of a disease or an injury of the muscles or joints with massage, strengthening movements, heat, etc.

    similar: physiotherapy (chiefly British), activity, conditioning, exercise, exertion, training, warm-up, workout, toning, trimming, aerobics, athletics, bodybuilding, body mechanics, calisthenics, gymnastics, isometrics, plyometrics, slimnastics, weight lifting

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Therapist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Therapist:

Chiefly British: physiotherapy
physiotherapist, EMT, paramedic, aidman, nurse, nurse-practitioner, intern, resident, plastic surgeon, surgeon, specialist, attending, clinician, hospitalist, anesthesiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, internist, neurologist, ob-gyn, obstetrician, ophthalmologist, orthopedist, pathologist, pediatrician, physiatrist, podiatrist, radiologist, urologist, family doctor, family physician, family practitioner, general practitioner, activity, conditioning, exercise, exertion, training, warm-up, workout

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Therapist

Words with the opposite meaning of Therapist:

nondoctor, nonphysician

Origin & Etymology of Therapist

First known use: 1880

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Therapist

Words & Phrases Containing Therapist

massage therapist, physical therapist

Frequently Asked Questions about Therapist

What does "Therapist" mean?

"Therapist" means an individual specializing in the therapeutic medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder; especially, a health care professional trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery. As a noun, it is defined as: an individual specializing in the therapeutic medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder; especially, a health care professional trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Therapist"?

Other words for "Therapist" include physiotherapist, EMT, paramedic, aidman, nurse, nurse-practitioner, intern and resident. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Therapist" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Therapist"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Therapist". Common alternatives include physiotherapist, EMT, paramedic, aidman, nurse, nurse-practitioner, intern, resident, plastic surgeon and surgeon.

What is the opposite of "Therapist"?

Antonyms of "Therapist" include nondoctor and nonphysician.

Is "Therapist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Therapist" is a noun.

Is "Therapist" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Therapist" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Therapist"?

"Therapist" is pronounced /ˈther-ə-pist/ and divided into syllables as ther·a·pist.

What is the origin of the word "Therapist"?

First known use: 1880.